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They are generally used when naming control circuits, labeling switch positions on control panels, and describing modes of operation of the machine.. ON This is a machine state in which

CR1 CR3

LS1A

CYCLE

RUN LATCH

CR2

CYCLE

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CYCLE LOCK

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LEFT

START

CR1 RUN

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RIGHT START

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ANTI-TIE DOWN CR1

Figure 1-35 - 2-Handed, Anti-Tie Down, Anti-Repeat,

Single-Cycle Circuit

1-5 Machine Control Terminology

There are some words that are used in machine control systems that have special meanings For safety purposes, the use of these words is explicit and can have no other meaning They are generally used when naming control circuits, labeling switch positions

on control panels, and describing modes of operation of the machine A list of some of the more important of these terms appears below

ON This is a machine state in which power is applied to the machine and

to the machine control circuits The machine is ready to RUN This

is also sometimes call the STANDBY state.

OFF Electrically, the opposite of ON Power is removed from the machine

and the machine control circuits In this condition, pressing any switches on the control panel should have no effect

RUN A state in which the machine is cycling or performing the task for

which it is designed This state can only be started by pressing RUN switches Don’t confuse this state with the ON state It is possible for

a machine to be ON but not RUNNING.

STOP The state in which the machine is ON but not RUNNING If the machine is

RUNNING, pressing the STOP switch will cause RUNNING to cease JOG A condition in which the machine can be “nudged” a small amount to

allow for the accurate positioning of raw material while the operator is holding the material The machine controls must be designed so that

the machine cannot automatically go from the JOG condition to the RUN condition while the operator is holding the raw material.

CYCLE A mode of operation in which the machine RUNs for one complete

operation and then automatically STOPs Holding down the CYCLE button will not cause the machine to RUN more than one cycle In order to have the machine execute another CYCLE, the CYCLE

button must be released and pressed again This mode is sometimes

called SINGLE CYCLE.

2 HAND OPERATION

A control design method in which a machine will not RUN or CYCLE

unless two separate buttons are simultaneously pressed This is used

on machines where it is dangerous to hand-feed the machine while it

is cycling The two buttons are positioned apart so that they both cannot be pressed by one arm (e.g., a hand and elbow) Both buttons must be released and pressed again to have the machine start another cycle

1-6 Summary

Although this chapter gives the reader a basic understanding of conventional machine controls, it is not intended to be a comprehensive coverage of the subject Expertise in the area of machine controls can best be achieved by actually practicing the trade under the guidance of experienced machine controls designers However, an understanding of basic machine controls is the foundation needed to learn the programming language of Programmable Logic Controllers As we will see in subsequent chapters, the programming language for PLCs is a graphic language that looks very much like machine control electrical diagrams

Chapter 1 Review Questions

1 What is the purpose of the control transformer in machine control systems?

2 Whys are fuses necessary in controls circuits even though the power mains

may already have circuit breakers?

3 What is the purpose of the shrouded pushbutton actuator?

4 Draw the electrical symbol for a two-position selector switch with one contact

The switch is named “ICE” and the selector positions are “CUBES” on the left and “CRUSHED” on the right The contact is to be closed when the switch

is in the “CUBES” position

5 Draw an electrical diagram rung showing a N/O contact CR5 in series with

a N/C contact CR11, operating a lamp L3

6 A delay-on (TON) relay has a preset of 5.0 seconds If the coil terminals are

energized for 8 seconds, how long will its contacts be actuated

7 If a delay-on (TON) relay with a preset of 5.0 seconds is energized for 3

seconds, explain how it reacts

8 If a delay-off (TOF) relay with a preset of 5.0 seconds is energized for

1 second, explain how the relay reacts

9 Draw a ladder diagram rung similar to Figure 1-30 that will cause a lamp L5

to illuminate when relay contacts CR1 is ON, CR2 is OFF, and CR3 is OFF

10 Draw a ladder diagram rung similar to Figure 1-30 that will cause a lamp L7

to be OFF when relay CR2 is ON or when CR3 is OFF L7 should be ON at all other times (Hint: Make a table showing all the possible states of CR2 and CR3 and mark the combinations that cause L7 to be OFF All those not marked must be the ones when L7 is ON.)

11 Draw a ladder diagram rung similar to Figure 1-30 that will cause relay CR10

to energize when either CR4 and CR5 are ON, or when CR4 is OFF and CR6

is ON Then add a second rung that will cause lamp L3 to illuminate 4 seconds after CR10 energizes

Chapter 2 - The Programmable Logic Controller

2-1 Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter you will know

” the history of the programmable logic controller

” why the first PLCs were developed and why they were better than the existing control methods

” the difference between the open frame, shoebox, and modular PLC configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each

” the components that make up a typical PLC

” how programs are stored in a PLC

” the equipment used to program a PLC

” the way that a PLC inputs data, outputs data, and executes its program

” the purpose of the PLC update

” the order in which a PLC executes a ladder program

” how to calculate the scan rate of a PLC

2-2 Introduction

This chapter will introduce the programmable logic controller (PLC) with a brief discussion of it's history and development, and a study of how the PLC executes a program A physical description of the various configurations of programmable logic controllers, the functions associated with the different components, will follow The chapter will end with a discussion of the unique way that a programmable logic controller obtains input data, process it, and produces output data, including a short introduction to ladder logic

It should be noted that in usage, a programmable logic controller is generally referred to as a “PLC” or “programmable controller” Although the term “programmable controller” is generally accepted, it is not abbreviated “PC” because the abbreviation “PC”

is usually used in reference to a personal computer As we will see in this chapter, a PLC

is by no means a personal computer

2-3 A Brief History

Early machines were controlled by mechanical means using cams, gears, levers and other basic mechanical devices As the complexity grew, so did the need for a more sophisticated control system This system contained wired relay and switch control elements These elements were wired as required to provide the control logic necessary for the particular type of machine operation This was acceptable for a machine that never needed to be changed or modified, but as manufacturing techniques improved and plant changeover to new products became more desirable and necessary, a more versatile means of controlling this equipment had to be developed Hardwired relay and switch logic was cumbersome and time consuming to modify Wiring had to be removed and replaced

to provide for the new control scheme required This modification was difficult and time consuming to design and install and any small "bug" in the design could be a major problem to correct since that also required rewiring of the system A new means to modify control circuitry was needed The development and testing ground for this new means was the U.S auto industry The time period was the late 1960's and early 1970's and the result was the programmable logic controller, or PLC Automotive plants were confronted with

a change in manufacturing techniques every time a model changed and, in some cases, for changes on the same model if improvements had to be made during the model year

The PLC provided an easy way to reprogram the wiring rather than actually rewiring the

control system

The PLC that was developed during this time was not very easy to program The language was cumbersome to write and required highly trained programmers These early devices were merely relay replacements and could do very little else The PLC has at first gradually, and in recent years rapidly developed into a sophisticated and highly versatile control system component Units today are capable of performing complex math functions including numerical integration and differentiation and operate at the fast microprocessor speeds now available Older PLCs were capable of only handling discrete inputs and outputs (that is, on-off type signals), while today's systems can accept and generate analog voltages and currents as well as a wide range of voltage levels and pulsed signals PLCs are also designed to be rugged Unlike their personal computer cousin, they can typically withstand vibration, shock, elevated temperatures, and electrical noise to which manufacturing equipment is exposed

As more manufacturers become involved in PLC production and development, and PLC capabilities expand, the programming language is also expanding This is necessary

to allow the programming of these advanced capabilities Also, manufacturers tend to develop their own versions of ladder logic language (the language used to program PLCs) This complicates learning to program PLC's in general since one language cannot be learned that is applicable to all types However, as with other computer languages, once the basics of PLC operation and programming in ladder logic are learned, adapting to the various manufacturers’ devices is not a complicated process Most system designers

eventually settle on one particular manufacturer that produces a PLC that is personally comfortable to program and has the capabilities suited to his or her area of applications

2-4 PLC Configurations

Programmable controllers (the shortened name used for programmable logic controllers) are much like personal computers in that the user can be overwhelmed by the vast array of options and configurations available Also, like personal computers, the best teacher of which one to select is experience As one gains experience with the various options and configurations available, it becomes less confusing to be able to select the unit that will best perform in a particular application

Basic PLCs are available on a single printed circuit board as shown in Figure 2-1

They are sometimes called single board PLCs or open frame PLCs These are totally

self contained (with the exception of a power supply) and, when installed in a system, they are simply mounted inside a controls cabinet on threaded standoffs Screw terminals on the printed circuit board allow for the connection of the input, output, and power supply wires These units are generally not expandable, meaning that extra inputs, outputs, and memory cannot be added to the basic unit However, some of the more sophisticated models can be linked by cable to expansion boards that can provide extra I/O Therefore, with few exceptions, when using this type of PLC, the system designer must take care to specify a unit that has enough inputs, outputs, and programming capability to handle both the present need of the system and any future modifications that may be required Single board PLCs are very inexpensive (some less than $100), easy to program, small, and consume little power, but, generally speaking, they do not have a large number of inputs and outputs, and have a somewhat limited instruction set They are best suited to small, relatively simple control applications

Figure 2-1 - Open Frame PLC

(Triangle Research Inc., Pte Ltd.)

PLCs are also available housed in a single case (sometimes referred to as a shoe box) with all input and output, power and control connection points located on the single

unit, as shown in Figure 2-2 These are generally chosen according to available program memory and required number and voltage of inputs and outputs to suit the application These systems generally have an expansion port (an interconnection socket) which will allow the addition of specialized units such as high speed counters and analog input and output units or additional discrete inputs or outputs These expansion units are either plugged directly into the main case or connected to it with ribbon cable or other suitable cable

Figure 2-2 - Shoebox-Style PLCs

(IDEC Corp.)

Figure 2-3 - Modularized PLC More sophisticated units, with a wider array of options, are modularized An

example of a modularized PLC is shown in Figure 2-3

The typical system components for a modularized PLC are:

1 Processor.

The processor (sometimes call a CPU), as in the self contained units,

is generally specified according to memory required for the program to be implemented In the modularized versions, capability can also be a factor This includes features such as higher math functions, PID control loops and optional programming commands The processor consists of the microprocessor, system memory, serial communication ports for printer, PLC LAN link and external programming device and, in some cases, the system power supply to power the processor and I/O modules

2 Mounting rack.

This is usually a metal framework with a printed circuit board backplane which provides means for mounting the PLC input/output (I/O) modules and processor Mounting racks are specified according to the number of modules required to implement the system The mounting rack provides data and power connections to the processor and modules via the backplane For CPUs that do not contain a power supply, the rack also holds the modular power supply There are systems in which the processor is mounted separately and connected by cable to the rack The mounting rack can be available to mount directly to a panel or can be installed in a standard 19" wide equipment cabinet Mounting racks are cascadable so several may

be interconnected to allow a system to accommodate a large number of I/O modules

3 Input and output modules.

Input and output (I/O) modules are specified according to the input and output signals associated with the particular application These modules fall into the categories of discrete, analog, high speed counter or register types

Discrete I/O modules are generally capable of handling 8 or 16 and,

in some cases 32, on-off type inputs or outputs per module Modules are specified as input or output but generally not both although some manufacturers now offer modules that can be configured with both input and

output points in the same unit The module can be specified as AC only, DC only or AC/DC along with the voltage values for which it is designed

Analog input and output modules are available and are specified according to the desired resolution and voltage or current range As with discrete modules, these are generally input or output; however some manufacturers provide analog input and output in the same module Analog modules are also available which can directly accept thermocouple inputs for temperature measurement and monitoring by the PLC

Pulsed inputs to the PLC can be accepted using a high speed counter module This module can be capable of measuring the frequency of an input signal from a tachometer or other frequency generating device These modules can also count the incoming pulses if desired Generally, both frequency and count are available from the same module at the same time

if both are required in the application

Register input and output modules transfer 8 or 16 bit words of information to and from the PLC These words are generally numbers (BCD

or Binary) which are generated from thumbwheel switches or encoder systems for input or data to be output to a display device by the PLC

Other types of modules may be available depending upon the manufacturer of the PLC and it's capabilities These include specialized communication modules to allow for the transfer of information from one controller to another One new development is an I/O Module which allows the serial transfer of information to remote I/O units that can be as far as 12,000 feet away

4 Power supply.

The power supply specified depends upon the manufacturer's PLC being utilized in the application As stated above, in some cases a power supply capable of delivering all required power for the system is furnished as part of the processor module If the power supply is a separate module, it must be capable of delivering a current greater than the sum of all the currents needed by the other modules For systems with the power supply inside the CPU module, there may be some modules in the system which require excessive power not available from the processor either because of voltage or current requirements that can only be achieved through the addition of a second power source This is generally true if analog or